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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,390.16, 52,982.28 and 23,282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,390.16, 52,982.28 and 23,282.32 is: 32,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,390.16 : 52,982.28 = 23,282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,390.16/52,982.28 = 23,282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,390.16x = 52,982.28 × 23,282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,390.16x = 1,233,550,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,550,397.29/38,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,131.94

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